Aluminium Composite Panel Building Audits

The Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) is leading a building audit in response to recent concerns regarding the use of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) on buildings.

ACP is frequently used for external cladding or facades, insulation and signage along with internal applications.

The building audit will be delivered across 3 phases with phases 1 and 2 being delivered in collaboration with councils, the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and the Country Fire Service (CFS).

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Buildings that are being prioritised as part of phase 1 are residential buildings over 2 storeys including hotels, motels and apartments, aged care facilities, hospitals, schools, assembly buildings and buildings with occupants who may be unfamiliar with the means of escape or require assistance to escape.

Audit progress updates

The audit is aimed at identifying buildings that may be clad with ACP products of concern, determining the level of risk and delivering appropriate recommendations to ensure buildings with ACP’s are safe.

If at any stage a building is identified as presenting a risk to safety, the State Government, local council and relevant fire authority (MFS or CFS) will take immediate action as required.

The Commonwealth and all states and territories are also undertaking audits of buildings that have ACP cladding. Concerns with Commonwealth owned buildings should be directed to the Federal Safety Commissioner.

Phase 2 of the building audit is being delivered in collaboration with councils. DPTI will engage with councils who have identified buildings of concern in Phase 1 to ensure a consistent approach to investigation.

This phase will investigate the type of ACP's and the installation method used to determine if a building poses an unacceptable risk to the safety of occupants.

This may include a review of building plans and approvals, site visits or comprehensive inspections if required.

The completion date will depend on how many buildings are identified during phase one.